France to Start Equipping Its Drones With 'Precision Guided' Weapons

France announced its intention to start using armed drones on Tuesday, joining several states that use the deadly unmanned aircraft in various military conflicts. rench Defense Minister Florence Parly said that France is going to start the process of arming its drones in the near future. The move will involve six US-made unmanned aircraft, which will be equipped with "precision guided" weapons from 2019.